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जो गलत कर्मफल की ओर आकर्षित है, उसका हर कर्म गलत होगा || आचार्य प्रशांत, भगवद् गीता पर (2019)
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Shri Krishna
Bhagavad Gita
Karma
Desire
Expectation
Self-knowledge
Liberation
Non-duality
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Acharya Prashant explains that the verse from the Bhagavad Gita does not refer to multiple 'elements' but to the singular, non-dual essence of Shri Krishna. He points out that the translator's addition of the word 'element' (tattva) often leads to confusion. The core message is that one who truly knows Shri Krishna is no longer bound by the fruits of their actions. He addresses the common human struggle of being anxious about results, noting that people often desire fruits that are ultimately useless to them because they do not understand their own true nature. Just as different animals require different fruits, a human must realize who they are to know what they truly need. Most people chase goals based on external advertisements or superficial desires, leading to wasted energy and time. He further elaborates that the constant cycle of wanting more indicates that previous desires failed to provide lasting satisfaction. He suggests that one should desire that which, once attained, leaves nothing else to be desired—the ultimate or the infinite. This 'daring desire' requires great love and devotion because the goal is seemingly unattainable and far off. When one commits to such a grand spiritual project, the mind becomes focused, and the scattered nature of worldly desires disappears. He humorously illustrates that while not getting what one wants causes disappointment, getting what one wants often leads to even greater misery and madness. The real problem is not disappointment, but the persistent 'hope' or expectation itself. True liberation comes from seeking the 'Great,' which, even if not fully possessed, makes life meaningful and fulfilled, unlike small worldly gains that leave one feeling empty even after achievement.